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I don't know your fan level for Robotech, but it seems best to just let the blind lead the blind. Just by arguing with them, they've already put up a defense, and have labled you a Macross Purists. They don't like logic, and it's evident in how they let the mods talk. Best to simply keep suppressing the fans, let them choke themselves off, and let the pieces fall where they may. With the number of licensees they have falling by the wayside, the product is becoming more out of sight, out of mind than anything. What has been suggested to me by someone who may know, is that this is HG's last ditch effort to sell off the franchise. It makes sense on why they'd do what WB says, and why they portray the franchise as being much more productive than it really is. With the economy the way it is, and Frank's continued trouble in Italy, I'm sure a lot of money is tied up in legal, and I'm sure with his age, he's ready to start tying loose ends. Just a theory, nobody knows. But, I'm sure there's some validity to it. I wouldn't necessarily ask a Robotech elitists this, or Kevin McKeever, cause they can't say, nor won't speculate on a touchy subject, but rightly so.

I haven't got any of them yet, but I ordered 2 of the assembled, and 2 unassembled. If anyone does have them, can you please take pics???

The logo is alright, but I dare say, it would speak more "Robotech" if there was a VF-1 Very-Tek (don't get the pitchforks out just yet) on the front. I know, it's part of the problem, I'm just saying, Macross has been the main staple of Robotech. It's where the main heroes come from. Just kinda brings the thought that they are trying to force the "New Gen" stuff, and it wasn't the most popular part. People still want Rick Hunter.

Grace bought some tuna buns... Awesome!!! Is this still in theaters or any talk of BD or DVD release date???

Hahaha, Exo, wanna paint mine???

I don't remember all that well, but I think they were about $20 at Kinokuniya. Then again, I'm sleepy, so maybe I'm mixing it up with something else.

Happy New Year guys. Just got back from work, and talk about busy. Anyways, hope this thread goes another year with fun filled comments, crazy little drama spurts to put down and out, and some insight into the subject. Been fun, and looking forward to 2010 being even better.

Yeah, there's no doubting that. Even moreso, not only has he become a scapegoat, but also part of the problem. Well, it's been the entire staff. But, that is simply how it goes for that camp.

I wouldn't go that far, but he is a self proclaimed Macross fan. I don't think he's choosing sides, and rightly so. He's a fan of one, and works for the other, and I would assume he's a fan of that, too. That's why I found it funny when it was brought up that Tommy was nearly lynched for wanting to take "protoculture" from the first 2 series. Whether or not he wants to be a fan of both sides doesn't matter, the Robotech fans will make sure he stays a Robotech fan, or probably die trying.

Whoaaaa!!!! Scoopda!!!! Thanks, they had something I needed to order on there, so that worked out wonderfully. Thanks for the update.

Aside from disagreements I may have with Tommy Yune, he is a Macross fan. He's always been willing to come to the MWcon's, and in the past, has brought over designs and cel's I believe. Last year was kinda a bust with only Robotech stuff, but his panel on photoshop was pretty good. I think he's just a guy who wants to fit into both worlds, but if he shifts too much to any one side, he'll lose the other. Like Seto said, it seems like he wanted to go through a retcon to make some mecha nuclear powered, and look what happened. On the other side, he won't go too far with the Robotech fans, cause he may lose face with more Macross fans. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's how I see it, and I don't think I'm the only one. Anyways, either way you look at it, it's probably the right thing to do. One gives you your paycheck, and the other helps validate you to some extent (except for in this thread it seems).

Ah, I'm modest by many accounts. However, I am working to have the Pachinko game by summer, if that's possible. That will be the flagship of the odd and end things if I can make it happen. But till then, you guys have done very well for the first one, and you guys definitely have shown how to put something together. If my customs are done before your con comes up, maybe I can ship them over for display. I still look at the pics from your con and still wish I could've been there.

It seems just a quirk with PS3, something I can live without. It all depends on what if that software is freeware, or if there is another thing to use to get the same result. keith, for your set, I'm about half way done. I've burned about 40 discs today, and have been working in "sweatshop" settings, LOL. I probably won't be editing the iso's as putting them together with the subtitles and all takes a long ass time to do. BTW, I went to Bestbuy, and got some DVD-9s today, the same Verbatim ones mentioned. Don't know when I'll get to actually try these out, but someday, I'll get to it. Ahhh, so much work to do, and so little time.

Does that come with the nips too??? You know, if I believed all that stuff, I'd join the Snuggie cult too like the lot of them. I'll take Ariel and push her boobs to reach out and call someone. See, and you guys think I don't know what Robotech is all about.

Ahh, but the RT extremist will argue that Robotech has Ariel, the Invid Simulagent. She can contact you by telepathy. So there, Robotech is so much better.

I'll take your "That's Robotech", and raise you a "Yuk, Deculture!" I think all these holes in the story are more like games for RT fans. When one pops up, you create a thread, then fight over who's theory is most right, and you can't chalk it up to bad writing. Then, you wait 6 months, then argue it all over again. Another problem in keeping the Robotech universe so small. Everyone is super connected, and you argue the same things 500 times over. That's not to say that some don't do it here, but with so much to cover here in the Macross universe, they don't pop up as frequently.

Seems easy enough, but where to get that software, and how do you edit it?

The one thing Macross has shown (think I'm right on this) is that each colony, while they share many similar things, do develop their own variations of stuff. Macross F is a good example to some extent, i.e. laws, and fighter designs. Perhaps, if nothing found is a perfect match, to use something closest to that time period, and if it doesn't mesh with the design, perhaps redesigning a little bit to fit what you're looking for. I dunno, just suggestions.

Yeah, I can vouch for the game, there isn't really a screenshot of the backpack, except maybe a few quick views that aren't direct shots of it. Perhaps searching through Flashback 2012, where Hikaru is piloting a VF-4, maybe there's a shot in there. If not, you may need to just modify the original, and kinda go by logical evolution of the design.

I just ate some toast, wonder if it was Rick the Hunter's??? If so, all I can say is, you got jacked, SUCKAAAAA!!!

OK, that's what I needed. I'm gonna have to buy some of those. For those of who who have discs waiting from me, I've been burning discs all day. so it's coming along. One set finished and shipping tomorrow, the other is about 1/4 of the way through. The 3rd set I haven't started on. Also found that product number at Best Buy a couple blocks from my house. If I can get DLs to burn and work properly, I'll be super pleased.

any painted pics???

I dl'ed some M7 art to make DVD covers, but have been a little busy with other burnings. If I may ask, what is a good DL DVD to use? I want to Make DL, but I'd like some high end ones. Still working on a definitive cover. or maybe someone actually has the remastered DVDs, and can scan the covers at a well decent resolution. Even the disc covers would be awesome.

I think there is a link for them here, probably in the fan works or custom section. I got them about 6-8 months ago, but if you can't find them, I'd be glad to put them up. I don't have an account with either of those file sharing sites. Are they free?

I know it's been the holidays and whatnot, but is there any updates on this subject? Does this mean that you've bought the machine? Also, I know I'm asking a lot of questions, but did you get a 3D scanner? Just keep us updated, Cause when you're setup, I'd like to talk with you about taking my 1/100 scale VA-3 transformable kit, and scaling it up to 1/60. BTW, happy holidays. Hope all is well.